Earthy aromas include bramble, mineral, garrigue, smoke, berry coolis and plum.  The palate is medium-plus in body with nice ripeness but not too heavy or overoaked. Flavors of red cherry and black currant, a touch of underbrush and black fruit supported by sleek slightly grippy tannins and juicy acidity lingering on the finish. This smells like an old underground cellar with still some tartness and violets. This wine would be an excellent gift or an alternative to a quality Cotes du Rhone. 

The fruit for this wine comes from a combination of estate vineyards and purchased fruit.  All the growers that Alvaro works with farm responsibly. It is fermented in stainless steel and aged for 4-6 months in barrels and wooden vats before bottling.

Charcuterie, Cheese, Duck, Mushrooms, Red Meat, Roasted Root Vegetables, Slow-smoked Barbeque/BBQ Sauce, Wild Game